4.7

Barry Power

Chemistry - Memorial University of Newfoundland

4.7
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

127

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

102

4

15

3

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What Students Say

The best prof, gives good lectures, makes chemistry fun

CHEM1010 - 5.0 rating

One of the best profs I've had at MUN

CHEM1051 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

82%

Textbook Required

2%

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95% confidence
Based on 75 grades
Most common grades:
A (36)
A+ (14)
B (11)
Grade Distribution
A(50)B(12)C(0)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(12)
Based on 92 reported grades
A: 36
A+: 14
B: 11
Not sure yet: 11
Common Tags
Participation matters (61)
Accessible outside class (32)
Amazing lectures (31)
Amazing lectures (29)
EXTRA CREDIT (27)
Hilarious (21)
Gives good feedback (20)
Clear grading criteria (17)
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Ratings by Course

CHEM1011

5.0

(5)

CHEM1050LAB

5.0

(1)

CHEM1050

4.8

(60)

CHEM1010

4.7

(20)

CHEM1051

4.6

(39)
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Difficulty by Course

CHEM2210

4.0

CHEM3303

4.0

CHEM1010

2.9

CHEM1051

2.8

CHEM1050

2.5

Reviews (127)
3.0
3.0
CHEM1010
May 10, 2011

Knows material but cant text it well

5.0
1.0
CHEM1011
Jun 5, 2011

Barry was my tutorial instructor for Chem 1010, and he is very helpful, knows the material and can teach very well. I'm glad I had the opportunity to have Barry for my Chem 1011 prof this semester (Intersession 2011).

5.0
2.0
CHEM1011
Jun 16, 2011

Barry was an excellent prof. his notes were clear and he did plenty of examples in class. Tests are fair, review sessions were offered as well. Overall a great prof who knows how to keep students interested. also very helpful, always responds to emails quickly.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Nov 2, 2012

Only had Barry for the tutorials, but he is WICKED. Only bad thing is he is left handed so when he write you can't see much!

5.0
2.0
CHEM1011
Sep 24, 2015

Barry is absolutely amazing! I learned so much from him and would suggest anyone to be taught by him if possible. The best instructor I have ever had in all my school years. He is extremely helpful and loves what he does. He makes learning about chemistry very interesting. You will love any class that he teaches he is that good!

5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Nov 2, 2015

Barry is my first prof at MUN. He teaches the material extremly well, he keeps things interesting (does little experiments during lectures sometimes), and is willing to stay back after class as long as neccessary to help students understand. Tests are more than fair, he never throws curveballs, and is a very easy marker. Would HIGHLY reccomend.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2015

Best prof I've had so far, explains material great and helps whenever you need it. Wants everyone to do well and loves explaining everything to you and make sure you know it.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Mar 30, 2016

Barry is the best Chem instructor I ever had! I had him for 1050 and got really lucky and had him for 1051 as well! He responses to e-mails very fast and even though he don't tell you the answer but he points you in the right direction so you can learn! He's funny and he always plays music during the lab time! Highly recommend!

5.0
1.0
CHEM1050LAB
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

The man. Take the evening slot for chem 1050 lab, answered every question i had very straight forward did not judge for not knowing or understanding something and only took 5 to 10 minutes at the beginning of the labs to explain the procedure.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 4, 2017
Would take again

Great proffessor good class everything easy accessible.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Oct 27, 2017
Would take again

He keeps lectures interesting. Very good at explaining the notes so going to class is very beneficial.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

My favourite prof by far. He keeps the class engaged and interested in what we're learning. Explains things very thoroughly and is always willing to try to explain it in a different way if you don't understand. I really hope I'll be able to get him as a prof again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Nov 4, 2017
Would take again

Barry Power was an amazing prof. Hes very enthusiastic and keeps the class engaged. He makes even boring subjects sound interesting. Hes very down-to-Earth, his tests are fair, and he is always eager to answer questions and help if you need it.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

Barry is such a great prof, I highly recommend him. He's so funny and his lectures are amazing! However you have to be willing to put in the work to pass this course.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Barry Power is awesome!! Hes extremely helpful and encourages you to email him when you have questions and hes fairly quick with responses. He makes class easy to listen to because his tone of voice isnt monotone. Even in the boring parts. He gives chances for extra credit The class itself isnt overly hard if you do the practice questions.

5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Really great!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

He made topics very interesting and was very approachable. stays after class if you have any questions and always has a office hour in which he encourages you to come by and ask for help. Before each test he puts up a review assignment for extra credit and posts practice tests which are similar to the test. Participation marks. Easy A

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2018
Would take again

Really interesting lectures! He makes chemistry fun and easy to learn!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Barry is a super fun prof, by far my favourite. He has a sense of humour but he's also straight forward. Prepares you for tests and final exam! Highly recommend!!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Would take again
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Jan 24, 2018
Would take again

best prof I've ever had!!!! lectures were informative and made easy to comprehend.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Mar 5, 2018
Would take again

Gives great lectures, makes everything very easy to understand, would recommend 100%!

Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM1010
Jun 1, 2018
Would take again

Very good prof, best Ive had yet! His lectures are very interesting and easy to follow, and his tests are exactly like the examples he gives in his notes. Hes very helpful in class and is great at explaining thing in detail if you have questions! Recommend 100%

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
CHEM1010
Jun 14, 2018
Would take again

HOT. The best prof, gives good lectures, makes chemistry fun!! Loves when students ask questions and is clear on the grading criteria.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2018
Would take again

What a guy. Notes are all clear and concise. His explanations are perfect. No homework, but uses LearningCatalytics in class so you have to participate. Young and fun. Performed small experiments in class and got students to help. Tests are great. No textbook used. Best prof ever, hands down. Ask him about the Toronto Maple Leafs - he'll love you.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Oct 26, 2018
Would take again

Lectures are informative, grading scheme is fair. Does his best to explain course material. Funny guy, but serious when he needs to be. The way a prof should be.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1010
Oct 27, 2018
Would take again

best prof. period.!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

Easy to reach, answers emails quickly! Likes to add a joke to keep things interesting! 10/10

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2018
Would take again

My favourite teacher. Makes class interesting and is great at explaining problems. He makes chemistry easy! I would not be doing well in this course if it wasn't for his lectures.

5.0
2.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2018
Would take again

This guy is an absolute gem. His tests are very fair and easy, he's crazy funny, and the work load is just right. Mastering Chemistry is used so the only complaint someone may have is that showing up is mandatory, but if you have him as a prof you're going to wanna show up to class. I hated chemistry in high school and now i actually enjoy it.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Nov 8, 2018
Would take again

Wonderful Prof! Super funny and makes lectures interesting.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: B+
Nov 13, 2018
Would take again

Easily the best professor I've ever had. His tests are fair and he gives lots of part marks. He very clearly explains the material and loves to answer questions. Really passionate about what he does and he keeps things fun in class with dad jokes and experiments. I really struggled with this course in the past and I currently have a B. 10/10 guy.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2018
Would take again

amazing prof, vary fair when it comes to tests. Gives you a list of practice problems for each chapter and thats what he tests you on. No tricks or curveballs, do the practice problems, pass the course. However, its a hard course so if you don't give yourself at least 4 days study time before a midterm, you're not gonna do good

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

he is very energetic, will tell you what you need to study, helps you in every way he can

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEM1010
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2018
Would take again

Barry is a great prof. He is always willing to help and held a three hour review session before our final. He provided lots of practice and his midterms were pretty fair with no surprises. If you have a choice to take chem 1010 with them I highly recommend.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
CHEM1010
Jan 3, 2019
Would take again

Great Prof.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

He makes chemistry fun and with his enthusiasm keeps you dialled in during class. He is super open to helping students outside of class time, especially those who really want to succeed. He cares about his students and is very responsive to emails.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
CHEM2210
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful in the lab, very critical about every aspect. The report, in the lab, everything. Made me cry on multiple occasions and failed me on a few labs. Made me feel like I shouldn't be doing a chemistry degree.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Grade: B+
Jul 23, 2019
Would take again

He's a great prof. ,explains everything well and if you don't understand he is very open to questions. He is always willing to help during his office hours. He even held a 3 hour review before the final. He also makes it clear that it doesn't matter if you have 1st or 2nd edition of the book because they're the same which saves a lot of money.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2019
Would take again

Barry is an absolute beast, best prof I've ever had at MUN. Notes are great, gives good examples in class that closely mirror what will be on the tests, this man leaves no stone unturned when it comes to teaching chemistry. He is also very accessible outside of class and answers all of your questions.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A+
Nov 19, 2019
Would take again

Barry is a gift to Memorial. His lectures are far from boring, and assignments and exams are extremely easy. He teaches in a lecture hall as if it's a one-on-one scenario, ensuring everyone understands what is happening. He is very kind and helpful both in and out of class. He is accessible in his office, online, or even through Snapchat. Great guy

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Best prof I've had yet. Very good at teaching and explaining concepts in different ways. Provides a ton of review with most of it being worth extra credit if completed. Also very understanding, providing extensions on assignments for many students on many occasions. I would highly recommend him!

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2019
Would take again

Barry is an AMAZING prof! As a first year student taking chemistry, I can honestly say he made the class really interesting and explained all concepts very well. All the questions done in class resembled questions that would be asked on an exam. He prepared you well, and was always available to help when needed. Would 100% take him again!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEM1011
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2020
Would take again

He connects with everybody in the class and makes everyone concentrate and participate. He made chem seem fun.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Jun 12, 2020
Would take again

Barry Power is hands down the best prof I have ever had. He will explain the material as many times as needed during his office hours for you to understand. He responds to emails very quickly and is just a very nice person. We didn't finish all the material during lectures so he took it off the final and didn't expect us to teach ourselves at all

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Nov 4, 2020
Would take again

Great guy, knows what he's talking about and no complaints. Loves when people asks him questions and elaborates over email. Handy when the course is remote!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

I would highly recommend Dr. Power for any chemistry course, especially for remote learning! My Chem1050 course was easily the least stressful course I took all semester thanks to Dr. Powers teaching methods.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

I had Dr. Power for an Online semester and he was by far the best prof I had out of my 5 courses. His lectures were easy to follow and he explained topics well. I went into this course not having a strong understanding of chemistry but this course ended up being my best. Would highly recommend!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1011
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Was such a good prof. Very helpful and kind would 100% take his class again.

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

He is really good at explaining difficult concepts. I learned a lot from his lectures. Lots of work in the course, and he is a tough grader. Make sure you read the syllabus! Not doing so is one of his pet peeves. Overall, very nice prof and easy to talk to.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Apr 19, 2021
Would take again

The nicest prof I have had to date. His Snapchat group chats made it easy to get questions answered. His quizzes were for the most part easy and he did not grade hard at all. Would recommend him to anybody taking chemistry.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

Ive had Barry for chem 1050 and 1051, simply put I love him. Barry is one of the best teachers Ive had, his tests are fair and he gives you extra credit assignments and participation marks which boost up your grade. If you do the work you will succeed. If I have a question I Snapchat him and he answers so fast its great. Totally recommend.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Apr 20, 2021
Would take again

I had Mr. Power for Chem 1051 and Chem 1050 online and he was by far my favorite prof at mun. Makes the course enjoyable and his lectures are very easy to follow. He does review lectures for each chapter and really explains the work well. I would highly recommend Mr. Power to anyone doing these courses.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2021
Would take again

Barry is an awesome prof. He has been accessible and accommodating from day one. He seems genuinely excited to teach and can really make abstract concepts relatable to the real world by either giving direct examples or providing metaphors. If you are a student that needs to take chem, Id suggest going out of your way to take his class.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B-
Jul 23, 2021
Would take again

Overall great professor. The course was a bit of work, there are assignments and LC on Mastering Chemistry, then chapter quizzes and 7 Labs. He is always available to help. The creative assignment was a great opportunity to switch gears a bit and express yourself, all while learning.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B+
Aug 2, 2021
Would take again

Professor Barry is one of the greatest professors you'll ever meet in your college life! he cares about detail and no one can match his lectures it's really easy to get good grades if you don't procrastinate even with that he'll give a bit of extra credit every now and then overall he'll make you wish that he taught all of your courses.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 17, 2021
Would take again

Barry is great! Very engaging lectures, and lots of assignments, but manageable in length.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1010
Nov 2, 2021
Would take again

Best prof in the school, makes Chemistry very easy to understand and really breaks down the material. Definitely the most I have understood Chemistry in my life. I fully recommend trying your best to get him as your prof.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2021
Would take again

Prof Power is great! He's accessible, funny, and genuinely enjoys what he's doing. There's a few quizzes each week, but they take less than 10 minutes each and they keep you on track. You really need to show up to lectures for understanding and he has participation marks as well. But he makes coming to class bearable and he's a great guy.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Barry is probably the best prof here. He makes every lecture engaging and unique in its own way, so you forget nothing. He cares about everyone doing well, which you can tell by how he reacts when no one answers his questions. His assignments are quick and easy, and are a great way to review material. Everyone give Barry a round of applause. ����

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

He is such a nice prof. Him and Fridgen are both great, you truly cant go wrong with their of them for first year chemistry. Read the textbook if you want to excel!! Hes very helpful and relatable. 10/10

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Power is hands down the best prof that I've had at MUN. Explains things very well, is super approachable and easy to reach, and his lectures are always entertaining. His tests are super fair and he gives a lot of makeup work that helps your mark. 11/10, would take him for every course if I could.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

Barry Power was my favourite prof this semester!! He made lectures entertaining by being funny and relatable and if you were ever stuck, it was easy to ask questions and he was very approachable. You can also tell he cares about his students encouraging us to reach out if stuck and believes everyone can get an A

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2021
Would take again

Great prof. Never wanna do chem with any other prof. He was very entertaining and interactive, gave fair assessments. Had small assignments due three times a week but each one took a max of 20 mins. Barry is awesome

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2021
Would take again

Barry is my favourite prof Ive ever had :)

Respected
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Jan 21, 2022
Would take again

Best prof ever! Barry Power is VERY accessible outside of class. Lectures are well thought out and entertaining. Barry does not overcomplicate any of the course content and makes it very easy to learn the course material.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Feb 4, 2022
Would take again

Dr Power was a highlight in a tough online semester! His lectures were easy to follow along and he laid out the content in a way that was easy to understand. Do not be intimidated by the little assessments he assigns, most are helpful to stay on task and grade boosters! Best first year chem prof!!

5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

What a lad he is. A solid 100/10. He makes chemistry class fun to attend.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2022
Would take again

Barry was a great prof who gave lots of opportunity to improve your grade throughout the semester. Would have loved him for 1051 as well but didn't line up with my schedule!

Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Cannot recommend Dr. Power enough. You can tell he really wants to help his students understand the material. At first I thought the 3 assignments a week were a little excessive but they really helped my understanding of the material. Lots of opportunity for bonus marks too! Definitely one of the best first year chem profs

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2022
Would take again

Awesome guy. This course was hard but that isn't Barry's fault. Love how he has three small assignments due a week instead of one big one that I would leave until last minute. Very smart. Barry wants you to do well, and you can do well if you make use of the resources he provides you with. Totally reccomend

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Jul 12, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Power was an absolutely incredible prof. You could tell he genuinely wanted you to succeed in his class. He is very into his lectures and makes them enjoyable to go to. He assigned us three mini assignments a week, based on the latest lecture. This might sound like a lot but they're 3-5 questions max, and help you keep on top of your studying.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Power is an amazing professor, even though this will be my first and only chemistry course he has made it very bearable. He is a sweetheart and wants the absolute best for his students, I would 100% recommend him to anybody. He also gives opportunities for easy marks and extra credit (he makes it possible for students to succeed).

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Power is by far the best prof at memorial. you can tell he truly cares for his students and wants you to succeed. this will not be the last course I take from him. he is engaging and is happy to answer questions in class. 4 tests, a final exam, mini assignments, a creative assignment, and participation marks. he makes it possible to do well.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
CHEM1010
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 12, 2022

Professor Power talks very quickly and teaches very very quickly. if you are a visual learner do not take this class. He mostly reads off PowerPoint and gives learning catalytic questions. I found I had to teach myself everything and found it very difficult to learn in class, especially with how fastly paced it was. I do not recommend at all.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

Best teacher I've had, He gives lot's of opportunity for extra credit, his lectures were fun and engaging. The final was fairly easy, was not a tough grader. You have to purchase a book to access mastering chemistry where you'd do weekly assignments. I would recommended him to anyone taking Chem.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2022
Would take again

What a king. The best professor you'll ever meet. His lectures are pure quality. He made me actually enjoy chemistry. God bless Professor Power. The best thing is he actually helps you do well and improve in so many ways such as office hours and relatively lenient grading.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Jan 15, 2023
Would take again

Really nice guy and great teacher. I suck at chem and was an annoying student spamming him of emails. He always answered me and is laid back. He makes everything understandable and has a chem groupchat that he would just answer questions in, in his time off even.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

Wonderful professor. Speaks clearly and places emphasis on only needed topics. What you learn is actually what is on his exams. Very clear expectations. Always felt prepared for all tests and assignments. Gives lots of opportunity for extra credit. Easy to contact and is one of the best professors I have had so far.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Apr 18, 2023
Would take again

The lectures and Notes are amazing. 3 small weekly assignments every day or so, but keeps you prepared for quizzes. Quizzes are very fair, and easy if you listen in class and do the work. I would recommend Dr. Power to anyone who is going to do 1050 or 1051. Also, very easy to talk to and reach outside of class and office hours.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

One of the best profs I've had at MUN! Lots of opportunities to get a good grade, and responds quickly to any questions. Wants you to do well and overall a great professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

He's a great prof, I had him for 1050 and now 1051. Knows what he's doing, tests were fairly similar to content in class. Lot's of opportunity for extra credit, the only complaint I have about him is that his final was very difficult. He also didn't post any practice final on mastering like in the prior term I had him. Overall a great prof!

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B+
May 8, 2023
Would take again

Barry was an absolute delight to have as a teacher. I had him for both 1050 and 1051 and he made me feel very welcomed. His class is lecture and participation heavy but he keeps it very entertaining with interactive demonstrations which are extremely helpful. He also really cares about his students and their well being!! Recommend!!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2023
Would take again

Excellent professor, notes contain all the information. Midterms are very fair to the material taught and he provides lots of opportunity for grades. The weekly assignments may seem a lot but getting them done is not bad as they are short and provide great practice for midterms. The break up of course is also great, lots of opportunity to succeed.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 17, 2023
Would take again

I had to leave for a mid term in another course and he started acting like a child...in the middle of a sentence he says "theres a 1001 mid term isn't there? we're done." *everyone sits in silence* "we're done you can leave" *passive aggressively*....... chill out some people have a 10 minute walk across campus, be grateful people showed up at all.

Participation matters
5.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2023
Would take again

Great for first year transition. Easy to understand and explains concepts well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2023
Would take again

Great lecture, interesting demonstrations. He explains concepts really well and is active with helping students outside of lecture times. Dr. Power wants you to do well.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B
Nov 23, 2023
Would take again

I had Dr. Power for Chem 1050. Each week there was 3 mastering chem assignments and there was 4 term test which in my opinion was a lot to keep up on with in addition to all of the other courses.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Power tries to make transition to university as easy as possible for his students. 3 easy homework assignments a week. Participation marks for using learning catalytics in class. He is more than willing to respond to emails and explain any questions you have. He is great!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Dec 29, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Power was a good professor, although he was passive-aggressive at times he is one of the better professors I had. Just make sure that you keep up with the quizzes on mastering chemistry as there are quite a few per week, and definitely read the notes before class as he reads through them quickly.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

I'm not one to write reviews for professors, but Barry is such a good prof that I feel like I need to. Barry genuinely cares for what he does, and it shows. Lectures are interesting, informative, and easy to follow. He is very accessible for questions outside of class and every evaluation was 100% fair and comparable to samples provided.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

Overall a good prof! Is great at explaining topics and notes are also good.

4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Barry can be stern and passive-aggressive when dealing with personal things but overall he is pretty understanding. His quizzes can be tough but are usually similar to the practice exams he posts. Lecture notes are great.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

I loved taking CHEM 1051 with Dr. Power. I found his lectures engaging and never felt bored. He is the best chemistry prof I have ever had.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Power's biggest strength is providing engaging lectures. You can hear him clearly, and he's enthusiastic about the material. Participation does matter in the lectures as you work through Learning Catalytic problems in class, but it helps to reinforce the material. The quizzes can be a little hard, but if you work hard enough, you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Power did a great job at delivering and explaining all course content. The class was fast paced due to the amount of content required to be completed. Dr. Power provides many beneficial practice assignments outside of lectures and makes clear, detailed, well explained slideshows. With all the resources he provides the pace is not an issue.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
CHEM3303
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2024

Okay lectures, I stopped going at the end since lecture capture was available. Dr. Power was not a prof I felt comfortable asking for help on assignments as he would make it seem like we should already know certain things. He is also not the type to give extensions. He is, however, the type of prof to round up your final grade.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Power cares about providing students with all material needed for this course. The course is fast paced and includes a large amount of material and is strongly math based. There are three assignments weekly (MC) and LC every class. Mid terms about every three weeks (2 online, 2 in person), know sig figs! Overall very good and engaging prof.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I have now taken Chem 1050 and 1051 with Dr. Power. He is extremely good at explaining the material. He is also more than willing to answer questions over email or in his office about chemistry topics. While attendance technically isn't mandatory there is a small percentage of your grade that is reserved for participation marks.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
May 5, 2024

Pros: Dr. Power is fairly good at teaching and gives a lot of homework/way to improve your grade. Cons: Attitude problem -specifically in office, talks down to you in a borderline demeaning way, hard grading, VERY VERY VERY long tests. The exam was near impossible to finish in time! Take Fridgen's class!!!!!

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Grade: F
Jul 24, 2024

Worst prof i have ever taken!!! In terms of his lectures they are extremely content heavy, relatively interesting but if you space out for 5 minutes you're a unit behind! In person term tests and exams almost impossible to pass!! I had all 90's in high school and failed with barry power, retook the course with another prof and got an A!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Jul 25, 2024
Would take again

Great prof. I really recommend him for this course and chem 1050. His test were a lot like his old test from other years so I recommend studying those.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 7, 2024

I liked him as a person but in class he goes waaayyy too fast, he never pauses for longer than 20 seconds to allow you to write things down. Unless youre confident in your skills in chemistry make sure to take photos cause he wont stop.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
CHEM1051
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 22, 2024

Im re-rating Mr. Power after the midterm test. His tests are way to long, extremely difficult to finish in time and he still flies through course material even when the class has struggled. Seems like a great guy but his course is way to intense for an intro course

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2024
Would take again

Barry was a great! Only prof in my first year that actually taught me something. He is very passionate in his lectures and that's clear when in class. 3 small 2-4 question assignments weekly rather than a large one. Daily participation questions so attendance is important. Never touched my textbook. Very fair tests just like practice ones provided

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

Barry is the Michael Jordan of chemistry professors. His lectures are engaging and interesting, he gives many small assignments throughout the year that are great for grade boosting, the participation aspect through learning catalytics helps with keeping up with the lectures as well. Put this guy in the chem prof hall of fame RIGHT NOW!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2024
Would take again

Chemistry is hard but Barry is pretty good. He explains topics well and gives lots of hints for the final or the tests. would recommend

Participation matters
Respected
4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2024
Would take again

Barry was a great prof! His quizzes were pretty straight forward if you went to class and listened to his advice. He is also very willing to take feedback for his teaching, and also willing to give you feedback and help with understanding material. Would highly suggest him!

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Barry Power is a professor you feel is genuinely passionate about the material he teaches you. You won't catch yourself falling asleep in his class. Barry teaches with energy but is also very fast. Look away for a second, and you're behind. I recommend reading the lecture slides he provides ahead of time to familiarize yourself with the material.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Barry was great! He was clearly passionate about chem and tried to make lectures interesting. The quizzes were all straight forward and there was opportunity for extra credit. The in-person quizzes were tougher, being 7 pages of long answers done in 50 mins but the final was exactly like previous years that were posted.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
CHEM1050
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

although there is a lot of assignments and in class participation (3 weekly assignments) barry was a very informative and organized prof! he always made sure we knew exactly what to expect and he made his lectures as entertaining as possible with the occasional “experiment” to demonstrate concepts

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

Really liked the way that he taught the class, was very clear and knew the material very well. He said to buy the textbook however I personally didn't use it; he did however use mastering so that is a must buy. He gave 3 assignments a week that took 15 minutes each.Tests were harder than expected and was really picky when grading. Final wasnt hard.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Power was a very enthusiastic professor, making the course material much more enticing to learn, coming from someone who strongly dislikes chemistry. He did many examples and also demonstrations in class, making topics easier to learn and visualize. He is also hilarious and very down to earth. I would highly recommend Dr. Power's class.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Power was a great prof. I had him for chem 1050 and picked him again for chem 1051. His online components really help your overall grade and are super fair. His prep for quizzes is also super helpful. He's always willing to answer questions, give extra feedback and is just a nice guy all around !

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B+
Jan 9, 2025
Would take again

He is a really good professor, he explains stuff really well and the tests were manageable. I will say the fact he does three small homework assignments per week is a bit rough, they're super easy and only take 15 minutes to do but since a new one comes every two days I often forgot about them.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A-
Feb 1, 2025
Would take again

Professor Power's lectures are engaging, and he provides great resources like practice exams. The class can be challenging, but with hard work and tools like Unstuck ai, you can excel.

3.0
5.0
CHEM1051
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2025

Dr. Power's lectures are long, fast-paced, and often circular. He's a nice guy and accessible outside class, but his tests are brutal, midterms are fair-ish but not easy, and the hardest examples possible were on final. We didn't finish the course material. If he writes the final, good luck, unless you're Marie Curie, maybe choose another prof.

5.0
3.0
CHEM1050
Grade: B+
Apr 17, 2025
Would take again

The best chemistry prof at MUN. Great lectures, accessible, fair. Three Mastering Chem a week (very short), two online quizzes, two in person. Creative assignment. Tons of participation marks. Shoutout Barry fr

Amazing lectures
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2025
Would take again

Barry is fantastic! There's so much extra credit to be had with him. His lectures are captivating and keep you interested for the whole 50 minutes. The final wasn't really that similar to old posted exams, but if you attended every class and actually understood the material, it was not that bad. The final is only worth 30%, so don't let it stop you

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Power is an amazing professor. His in-class tests are very fair, and there is plenty of room for extra credit (Mastering, Learning Catalytics, Creative Assignment). Although the final exam was quite difficult and not like what he had posted for review, it is possible to do very well taking this course with Dr. Power. He is very easy to contact.

EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Barry was a pretty good prof overall. His lectures were engaging, quizzes were relatively fair, and he provided many opportunities for marks outside of testing. He posts three assignments a week, which are short but can be annoying to keep up with. His final exam was also very difficult, and nothing like the practice material.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Aug 2, 2025
Would take again

Barry's lectures were amazing and he always kept them interesting. Hilarious guy with great jokes. Lots of people complained about the difficulty of midterms and the final, however I felt they were pretty fair, especially if you did the practice problems. He is kind and accessible outside of class, and gave good feedback on evaluations.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2025
Would take again

I've had Barry for now 3 of my chem courses in my 2 years here at MUN and he is nothing short of an amazing professor! Personable and very engaging lectures. Puts a lot of effort to help students understand the material; grading is always fair, although tests can be really lengthy for 50 minutes. Go to class, do practice, and you're set.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

One of the most clear and concise professors you can have. Extra credit outside of class, a snapchat groupchat that he's consistently active in, and always an open door for questions. Power is objectively the best first year chem prof you canh have at MUN.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A+
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Barry Power is the best chemistry teacher I have ever had. His tests are very fair and cover what was actually learned in class. He responds to emails quickly and is interested in engaging with his students. He is very knowledgeable and a fantastic teacher. Would highly recommend.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
CHEM1050
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Barry is amazing, would email him anytime and he would be very quick to answer and help. His lectures alone made it worth it, I learned almost everything in class. Tests were very fair, final was very different from those, but Kozak wrote it so. So many opportunities for extra credit. He will not cancel class for ANYTHING, its kind of funny.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

Barry is a nice guy, and his lectures were pretty good. When I did the course there were 3 assignments a week online which did take some time, 3 quizzes instead of midterms and some extra credit things. Passed 1/3 quizzes (should have prepared more) and still passed the course by doing good on the final. Would recommend, but a very heavy course.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
CHEM1051
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2025
Would take again

Amazing prof. Lots of practice material along with clear lectures were given, with lots of bonus opportunities for a grade booster. Very accessible outside of class as well.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
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